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The most unique collection to date from Kosmic Krystals is here: The Symbiosis Collection.

The Symbiosis Collection is filled with natural lichens encased in clear epoxy resin, which totally creates the look of a coral reef in an antique aquarium. Lichens are actually a combination of two organisms, algae and fungus. Lichens are able to survive in ecological conditions that neither the algae nor fungus would be able to handle on its own!

Lichen makes critical contributions to our ecosystems like improving disturbed soil, removing pollutants from the air, and converting carbon dioxide to oxygen! The species of lichens in this collection are the lime-green American wolf lichen (Letharia columbiana) forked tube lichen (Hypogymnia imshaugii) collected from Northern California. ​

The resin is wire wrapped in sterling silver wire that has been darkened with a chemical patina process. Arriving just in time for the holidays, the Symbiosis Collection contains the perfect gift for a friend who is enchanted by the forest and the mysteries of nature.